Part - Time Instructor, Building Trades - FY 2027

Position Number: 9730186
Location: Las Vegas, United States
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Construction & Building Trades

Part - Time Instructor, Building Trades - FY 2027

Job Description

The Part-Time Building Trades Instructor provides high-quality classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction that prepares students for employment and advancement in the construction industry. The instructor delivers competency-based training aligned with industry standards, employer needs, and nationally recognized credentials while fostering a culture of safety, professionalism, and student success. Instruction may occur in classrooms, construction laboratories, employer worksites, correctional facilities, community training centers, and other off-site instructional locations.

This position supports the College of Southern Nevada's Division of Workforce Education by developing and delivering short-term workforce training, customized employer training, pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and career pathway programs in the building and construction trades.

Essential Responsibilities

Deliver engaging classroom, laboratory, and hands-on instruction in building trades including:
Construction Fundamentals
Carpentry
Residential and Commercial Construction
Blueprint Reading
Framing
Drywall Installation and Repair
Finish Carpentry
Construction Materials
Construction Mathematics
Tool Identification and Safe Use
OSHA Construction Safety
Develop lesson plans and competency-based instructional materials aligned with industry standards.
Prepare students for nationally recognized industry credentials including NCCER Core, OSHA 10/30, and First Aid/CPR certifications.
Maintain a safe instructional environment by enforcing OSHA regulations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Assess student learning and provide timely feedback and coaching.
Maintain accurate attendance, grades, certification records, and other required documentation.
Collaborate with local contractors, employers, labor organizations, apprenticeship programs, and workforce partners to ensure training meets industry demand.
Assist with student recruitment, retention, completion, and employment placement efforts.
Maintain instructional equipment, laboratories, tools, and supply inventories.
Participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement initiatives.
Support grant-funded workforce training and customized employer training programs.
Participate in professional development to remain current with construction methods, technologies, building codes, and instructional best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the building or construction trades.
Demonstrated expertise in carpentry, construction, framing, or related skilled trades.
Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively teach and mentor adult learners from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Construction, Workforce Education, or a related field.?
Experience teaching in a community college, apprenticeship, union training, military, or workforce development setting.
Experience developing competency-based curriculum.
Experience using Learning Management Systems (Canvas or equivalent).
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience collaborating with employers and industry advisory committees.

Preferred Industry Credentials:

NCCER Instructor Certification
NCCER Core Certification
OSHA 30 Certification.
First Aid/CPR
Journey-level certification or state licensure in a construction trade

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Adult learning principles
Residential and commercial construction practices
Blueprint interpretation
Construction mathematics
OSHA safety compliance
Classroom and laboratory management
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to motivate, coach, and mentor students
Commitment to workforce development and student success
Ability to establish productive relationships with industry partners

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely demonstrate the use of construction tools and equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.

Core Competencies

Student-centered instruction
Workforce and employer engagement
Safety leadership
Equity and inclusion
Professionalism and integrity
Continuous improvement
Collaboration and teamwork
Innovation in workforce education

Hourly Pay

$40.00 per hour. Hours may include daytime, evening, and occasional weekend instruction based on program needs.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts (optional)

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Posting Close Date

06/30/2027

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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